The Frugal Blogger of WNY

Free sample of Jergens

2010-11-16T18:14:00.000-05:00

Just go here http://www.jergens.com/Promotions/index.asp

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Oriental Trading Giveaway!

2010-11-06T22:33:00.000-04:00

Oriental trading is having a super giveaway! -if you don't know what oriental trading is, they are a company that sells crafting supplies, party supplies and a few teaching supplies. I love this site! I am a daycare provider and we get so many of our craft/art supplies from this site.

Well for 59 days Nov. 1st -Dec. 29th They are giving away (5) $100 dollar gift cards to 1 person each day. So you have a chance of winning $500!

Follow the linke below:
http://www.giftadaygiveaway.com/

Coming soon- Kmart deals

2010-11-06T21:23:00.002-04:00

Ok- The last one (for now) lol

Coming Soon- Walmart Deals

2010-11-06T21:19:00.002-04:00

Another one- Sorry

Coming soon- TOPS Deals

2010-11-06T21:16:00.002-04:00

Coming soon- Tops Deals (sorry for all the individual posts) I am making "lables" for my headers to make clickable links.

Coming Soon- Walgreens Deals

2010-11-06T21:10:00.000-04:00

Another deal spot coming soon!

Coming soon- CVS deals

2010-11-06T21:07:00.000-04:00

Another heads up, will soon be posting weekly cvs deals.

Coming soon- Rite aid Deals

2010-11-06T20:57:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to let you all know that I will soon be posting weekly deals for Rite-aid.

Free Sample- Emergen c @ walmart

2010-11-06T20:36:00.000-04:00

GET YOUR FREE SAMPLE HERE

Follow the link above to get your free sample of Emergen C Vitamin D and Calcium.
Once you get to the page and fill out the form for that sample you an click the tab that says "Emergen-c immunie +" and get another free sample.

My 11/6 Foodland run

2010-11-06T20:26:00.000-04:00

Wow, it sure has been a while. I have just been so busy with life. It's nice to be back blogging, couponing, finding deals along with everything else.

Today I spent $24 and saved $65! So what did I get?

8 boxes of betty crocker potatoes .50c each after coupons
12 boxes of Hamburger helper .67c a box after coupons
12 bags of Green Giant Steamers .67c each after coupons
8 boxes of Totinos pizza rolls .50c each after coupons

So i got 40 items for $24. Each item cost approx. .60c each.
I could have gotten better deals with coupons that double, but I am just getting back into the swing of things and I didn't order better coupons. But hey I still did better than I would have without coupons.

Sorry there is no pic to upload. Hubby was in a hurry to put things away.
Stay tuned for more shopping trips! As well as more categories to be added to my website.

Printable coupon links

2010-11-06T20:05:00.000-04:00

This is an area that is a work in progress. Keep your eyes open :)

P & G Brand Sampler

2010-11-06T19:59:00.000-04:00

P& G is has a website www.pgeverydaysolutions.com

On their webiste they have a link to samples they offer from time to time. You need to register to get the samples. It is well worth it. I was able to get a few coupons and some good samples.

Mypoints-Another super great site!

2010-11-05T19:42:00.000-04:00

Have you heard of mypoints yet?

My points is a site that pays you to read emails, shop through their site, complete offers and do surveys.

So far I have turned in for 1 $25 giftcard. Im about 1,000 points away from earning my second $25 giftcard.

If you would like to you can follow sign up under me. Just send me an email with your name and email or shoot me an email at kimandkathess@yahoo.com

Get your free Tylenol PM Solution Kit

2010-11-05T19:20:00.000-04:00

Want your own Tylenol PM Solution Kit?
Go HERE to get your own.

The Kit includes
*Sleep guide and journal featuring practical tips for better sleep
*Satin sleep mask to help block out intrusive light
*CD of soothing sounds
*Coupons worth up to $12
*Sample of JOHNSON'S® Melt Away Stress Lavender & Chamomile Lotion

Swagbucks!!

2010-11-05T19:14:00.000-04:00

This is one of my most favorite sites! I get paid (in swagbucks) to do searches everyday. I then turn those swagbucks into giftcards!
So far I have tured in for 1 $20 target giftcard and 1 $5 amazon giftcard.

Most of us search everyday so why not get paid for it, also if you get people to sign up underneath you, you get to match their swagbucks (from searches) up to 1,000 swacbucks per referral!

So sign up today! Click the banner below.

Are you signed up at Paybox yet?

2010-11-05T19:02:00.000-04:00

Well if your not signed up yet...you should be!

As I write this post I am up to $429.41 (Today is 11/5/10)
I signed up here on 10/19/10.
in 17 days I aquired $429.41. This is NOT a joke. I don't post links that I don't think are valid.

here is my personal referral link:
http://www.paybox.me/r/kimandkathess

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?
•You start with a $50 balance and it's free.
•PayBox will add up to $20 per day to your account for participating as we prepare to launch our new service.
•You get $5 per person you refer to PayBox.
•You'll be an EarlyBird user—before PayBox opens to the public.
•You'll help shape the development of the best payment system ever designed for the Internet.
•You could have hundreds or thousands of dollars in your account by the time we launch, without ever making a deposit!

WHAT IS PAYBOX?
PayBox is developing an online currency and payment processing service to make buying and selling online easier, more secure and available to everyone.

We're designing our service with the help of a dedicated group of EarlyBird users who are contributing ideas and feedback.

Stages of development planned to launch in 2011:
•Person-to-Person transactions.
•Small Business integration, including payment processing modules for all popular shopping cart software.
•Mid-sized Business integration.
•Major Online Store integration.
•Debit Card linked to your PayBox account.
•Currency exchange with all major world currencies

YOUR JOB!
As an EarlyBird user of PayBox, it's your job to...
•Log in frequently to see where we need your help.
•Participate. Share your opinion and complete tasks which can be done from the comfort of your home or office computer.
•Subscribe to our blog. Our blog is the primary channel we use to communicate news, updates and information to our EarlyBird members.
•Be an advocate. You may invite your trusted friends and family to join PayBox.
We'll add new tasks as we continue to grow. With each new task, you can always choose to participate (and get rewarded) or not.

smile.ly- Have you ever heard of it?

2010-11-05T18:51:00.001-04:00

Smily.ly is an awesome site! It's like bzzagent. You get to test out free things and give your opinion on them.

Instead of receiving "honeycombs" like bzzagent you can earn "smiles" which can up your status and give you a better chance at being offered a certain mission.

If you would like to sign up under me just shoot me an email at kimandkathess@yahoo.com or leave me a comment with your email. Post questions if you have any.

Bzz Kit: Tom's of Maine Wicked Fresh toothpaste

2010-11-05T18:26:00.000-04:00

I got my bzzkit the other day and I had my post all typed up and then soemthing happened to my computer...so here I sit, typing my post again...of course it's a bit shorter.

What did I get:
Bzz guide for the campaign
1 Full tube of Tom's of Maine Wicked Fresh Toothpaste
3 Sample tubes of the toothpaste to handout

I will be posting my review of the product later after testing it out for a few weeks.

Not a member of bzzagent? Well you should be.
Go to www.bzzagent.com and sign up (I am not sure if they ask for referrals but if they do you can put in kimandkathess)

I have been part of many campaigns. A campaign is where you test out the product/service and write your review (negative or positive), so the company knows how people feel about their product/service.

I have tested out:
Glade sense and spray
covergirl lipstain
pledge multisurface
Burts bees Face wash and spot treatment
Clean n clear
Windex outdoor all in one
Hills science diet dog food
Softsoap nutriseriums
Friendship dairies cottage cheese

Well I hope you all enjoyed my post. It's great to be back blogging.

Free calendar from Eat better america

2010-10-29T13:28:00.000-04:00

you must be a new sign up. so if your already signed up for their newsletter its a no go. but if not you can get a free 2011 calendar!

Free 2011 calendar from Betty Crocker!!

2010-10-29T13:23:00.000-04:00

Just go here to sign up and get a Free 2011 Calendar

http://freecalendar.bettycrocker.com/BC2011Calendar/Default.aspx

I KNOW I KNOW....IT'S BEEN A WHILE!

2010-10-28T21:47:00.001-04:00

I have had some hectic months before me....I am just getting back into the swing of things so hold on tight...you're in for a ride!

Starbucks Pike Place campaign Conclusion

2010-04-27T09:51:00.000-04:00

Well I have to say that I absolutely love, love, love the Starbucks Pike Place Roast coffee. I was pretty partial to my favorite brand of coffee which is Folgers Country Roast.

I was a little skepticle at first because I have tried other coffees that couldnt compare to my favorite brand.

Well Starbucks coffee is SOOOOO COMPARABLE to my current brand that I give it a 10 out of 10!!!

This coffee gives me what I need. The caffiene and the great taste. Definetly something that I could wake up to in the morning.

Enter the "It's Great to be a Mom at Hotcouponworld" Mother's Day Wishlist Contest Now through May 2nd - Hot Coupon World

2010-04-24T19:09:00.000-04:00

Enter the "It's Great to be a Mom at Hotcouponworld" Mother's Day Wishlist Contest Now through May 2nd - Hot Coupon World

Mail Call From 3/22-3/26

2010-03-27T09:36:00.000-04:00

3/22- I got 2 coupons from vocalpoint for 1/1 Philidelphia Cream Cheese Minis and a coupon for a FREE one. I also got a free sample of breath right nose strips and a $1/1 coupon.

3/23- I got Pampers Diaper coupons, Sample of astroglide, Parents Choice infant formula sample, Crest white strips sample and coupons, Burts Bees toothpaste and coupon, and also nescafe tasters choice instant coffee samples.

3/24- I got a coupon for a free bottle of Vitamin water

Rite aid Run for Huggies and Johnson wash

2010-03-27T09:21:00.000-04:00

I was able to score 8 jumbo packs of diapers and 2 Johnson lotion/bodywash for under $20! Gotta love rite aid

Please help me out by Clicking!!!

2010-03-25T09:01:00.001-04:00

I am doing a contest through Bzzagent.

If I get those most clicks on the banners or links I provide I can win:

Primary Prizes
Seventy Five (75) Fifth Prizes are available. Each Fifth Prize consists of a Johnson’s Baby Pack. The ARV of each Fifth Prize is $5.
Nineteen (19) Fourth Prizes are available. Each Fourth Prize consists of a Safety 1st Complete Air Convertible Car Seat - Montross. The ARV of each Fourth Prize is $100.
Nine (9) Third Prizes are available. Each Third Prize consists of a selection of Focus Features films on DVD. DVD to be awarded is at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. The ARV of each Third Prize is $50.
Two (2) Second Prizes are available. Each Second Prize consists of a Medela Breast Pump. The ARV of each Second Prize is $300.
One (1) First Prize is available. The first prize consists of one (1) Maclaren Kate Spade Biarritz Buggy and Comfort Pack. The ARV of the First Prize is $350.
One (1) Grand Prize is available. The Grand Prize consists of a one (1) year supply of Pampers diapers (defined as 2160 total amount of diapers broken down as 960 for the first 4 months <8x diapers per day, 240 diapers per month> and 1200 for the next 8 months <5x diapers per day, 150 diapers per month>). The ARV of the Grand Prize is $600

So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Help me out and click! The conest ends 5/16/10! THANKS EVERYONE!!!

A Great Cause PLEASE VOTE!

2010-03-24T20:00:00.000-04:00

Please follow the link below to help the organization Our Military Kids. Our Military Kids grants are for children of deployed National Guard, Reserve and all severely injured soldiers so that they will have access to sports, fine arts, or academic tutoring programs as a means to help them stay psychologically healthy.

This Organization is in the running for $50,000 from pepsi to help more families out. So if you could take the chance and vote every day for this organization that would be great!

Voting ends March 31st!

Heres the link:
http://www.refresheverything.com/OurMilitaryKids

Mail Call 3/16

2010-03-17T08:34:00.000-04:00

I got a couple of great things in the mail on 3/16.
Proctor and Gamble sent me a sample of Pampers cruisers Size 3. I will be giving these to my brother and gf who are expecting a baby in April. Along with the diapers came some good coupons for Tide Stain Release, Iams, Olay, and Tide detergent. I also received a Check for Similac Formula which I am giving to a friend on HCW whos also expecting a baby in April.

2 Great IP's Just in time for Easter!

2010-03-15T18:06:00.000-04:00

The first one is for Skittles. The coupon is B1G1 and you can print a limit of 2 per computer.
Here is the link

The second one is for Starburst. The coupon is B1G1 and you can print a limit of 2 per computer.
Here is the link

HOTT!!! Oscar Mayer Printable

2010-03-15T17:51:00.000-04:00

Thanks to The New Mommiez Blend Blog for the heads up on this great printable on Oscar Mayer Bacon. It is good for $1.50/1 Any Oscar Mayer Bacon.

Click HERE for the link

Awesome Freebie Free Upbeat Milk Coupon

2010-03-13T21:44:00.000-05:00

http://www.upbeatenergy.com/

Go here to print a free coupon for a free bottle of up beat energy milk exclusivley at Hyvee.

House Parties!

2010-03-13T17:39:00.001-05:00

www.houseparty.com is one of the greatest sites! Right now the are currently taking applications for:
1. Stoufffers Toasted Sub
2. Nabisco 100 Calorie
3. Green Earth Green up (White Cloud)
4. Bicycle Playing cards "Whats your game"
5. Little taste of summer (kraft foods)

Upcoming parties are:
1. Red Barons Moms House Party
2. Soleil Spread the sunshine (Bic Soleil Razor)
3. McDonalds McNuggets and shrek forever houseparty
4. 2010 French Coctail Houseparty
5. Aquafina Flavorsplah houseparty

3/13 Mail Call!

2010-03-13T11:42:00.000-05:00

Today I reveived:

**My bzzagent Starbucks bzzkit

** A sample of Members Mark Gentle Infant formula. Will be given to my brother and girlfriend who are expecting a child in April!

Bzzagent Starbucks kit came!

2010-03-13T11:37:00.000-05:00

My bzzkit came with

* 12oz bag of Starbucks Pike Place Roast

* 5oz bag of Caffe Verona Starbucks coffee

* 4 $1 off oupons for 12 or 20oz pagkage

* Bzz guide and newsletter

I will post my thoughts on this in a few weeks!

Bzzagent Reviews for Starbucks

2010-03-13T10:47:00.000-05:00

I was invited to join the "Starbucks Pike Place Roast Coffee" Campaign. This is offered through http://www.bzzagent.com/. This site allows you to review products and then give your opinion about them to move up the honeycomb ladder. The higher your status the better chance you have of getting into a campiagn. It really is great to be able to offer your opinion about something and effect the way it comes out to everyone else and to let companies know that their product is working, not working, or needs a few adjustments.

When I receive the coffee and have a chance to try it I willl be posting my thoughts and reviews here.

great contest from printablecouponspot!!!

2010-02-12T21:48:00.000-05:00

There is a great contest going on at printablecouponspot.com!! a sister site to hcw. they are giving away an hp printer to a lucky someone. go to the following linke to get your chance!

http://printablecouponspot.com/2010/02/blog-giveaway-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-a-hp-deskjet-f4480-inkjet-all-in-one-printer/

January rite aid deal (update needed)

2010-01-24T21:10:00.001-05:00

Walmart All detergent deal

2010-01-24T21:07:00.001-05:00

By pricematching the biglots ad and using the $2/1 coupon I got these for .50c each.

Rite aid deal (needs updated)

2010-01-24T21:02:00.000-05:00

Walmart All detergent deal

2010-01-24T20:59:00.000-05:00

By price matching Big lots ad that was good until 1/23, the price of the All was 2/5. I used the $2/1 coupons and was able to get each bottle for .50c each.

January rite aid deal (needs updated)

2010-01-24T20:57:00.001-05:00

Rite aid 1/4

2010-01-04T19:02:00.000-05:00

This was all done in one transactions.
10 stayfree $3.99 each x10 = $39.90
6 valentine hershey kisses $3.99 each x 6 = $23.94
6 nivea lipcare $2.99 x4 = $17.94
4 nivea lipcare $3.99 x 4 = $11.96
St ives bodywash $3.29
St ives scrub $4.79
Irish Spring 8 pk $5.99
Irish Spring 3 pk $2.99
2 Got2B $6.49 ech x2 =$12.98
2 Naturemade b12 vitamins $6.49 x2 =$12.98
1 Tampax tampon $2.99
1 Nivea Bodywash 6.99 (Just saw that...supposed to be $4.99)(will get refund next time)
2 loreal cleanser $6.99- 40%off = $4.19 x2 = $8.38
2 loreal cleanser $7.99- 40%off = $4.79 x 2 =$9.58
2 loeral cleanser towellettes $6.99- 40% = $4.19x 2= $8.38
1 Tylenol cold med $5.99
1 maybeline mascara $5.19 -40%off = $3.19
1 wet n wild foundation $3.99- 40%off = $2.39
6 Loreal eyeshadow makeup $4.49-40%off = $2.69
TOTAL $187.34
MINUS
$19.95 STAYFREE SALE
$19.95 STAYFREE COUPON
$16.95 NIVEA SALE
$16.95 NIVEA COUPON
$4 ($2 X2 wellness skincare pdf coupon) for st ives products
$4.79 ST ives bogo SALE
.40c ( .20 x 2 manuf. coupons for irish spring)
$2.99 Irish Spring bogo SALE
$4 ($2 x 2 wellness skincare pdf coupon) for irish spring
$6 ($3 x 2 video value coupon for got 2 b)
$6.49 got2b SALE
$4 ($2 x 2 wellness vitamin pdf coupon ) for nature made vitamins
$6.49 Nature made SALE
$2 manufacture coupon for nivea bodywash
$2 wellness skincare pdf for nivea bodywash
$12 ($2 x 6 wellness skincare pdf coupon) for loreal face wash
$12 ($2 x 6 Loreal cleaners/moisturizer manuf. coupon0
$1 tylenol cold med manuf. coupon
$2 cold med crt for wellness program
$2 cosmetic wellness pdf coupon for maybeline mascara
$2 cosmetic wellness pdf coupon for wet n wild foundation
$12 ($2 x 6 wellness cosmetic pdf for the loreal eyeshadow)
$5/$20 video value coupon

$11.97 BOGO HERSHEY SALE

$6 SEASONAL WLLNESS CRT

$6 Video value hershey

TOTAL STORES SAVINGS=$103.71
TOTAL COUPON SAINGS=$126.30
SUBTOTAL =9.48
TAX =4.75
TOTAL OOP=$14.23
Earned 38 LIFE GAME PIECES (WON 10 MORE FREE ONES)
TOTAL RITE AID REBATES EARNED=$7.00

Rite Aid 12/31 and extras

2010-01-04T18:21:00.000-05:00

Here is my awsome rite aid trip on 12/31. It was done in two transactions
Transaction 1:
2 Mentos gum .99x 2= $1.98
1 Crest past $2.49 (grabbed wrong one so no rebate on this)
1 Tylenol Cold $6.99
2 Olay cleanser b1g1 50% $7.99+$3.99= $11.98
TOTAL IS $23.44
MINUS $22 in coupon
$5/$20video value coupon
$6 olay ($3 x 2)
$1 oral care pdf wellness coupon (wouldnt accept my mq for crest (blinky coupon))
$4 (2 x$2 skincare pdf wellness coupon)
$3/1 ra tylenol cold coupon
$1/1 manuf. tylenol cold coupon
$2/1 cold crt coupon
PAID $1.44 Plus .52 tax $1.96 oop
($1.55 of this was paid with my previous rite aid rebate balance. So i only used .41c of my own money. OUT OF REBATES TO USE FOR NOW.
Transaction 2
3 mentos .99c x 3 = $2.97
3 rite aid lotion $2 x 3 = $6
1 rite aid sanitizer $2
2 Oral b Power toothbrushes $5 x 2= $10
Total is $20.97
Minus 21.00 in coupons
$5/$20 video value coupon
$8 ($2 x4 skin care wellness coupon)
$6 ($3 x2 oral b coupons
$2 ($1 x1 oral care wellness coupon)
-.03 plus 48c tax = .45c oop (i expected it to be pos. because i didnt realize the mentos were on sale)
So i spent $2.41 oop for the day at this store will get $3 in rite aid rebates and a $15 Olay regenerist rebate. Profit of $15.59

NOTE:
January 1 i spent $22.56 (ham, potatoes, throat lozenges)
January 2 i spent $0
January 3 i spent $13.50 (snacks, diapers)
January 4 i spent $17.46

Rite Aid 12/27

2009-12-27T20:15:00.000-05:00

I had no discount since I have not aquired enough points for any discount yet.

This was done in 2 transactions.

2 Huggies Pure and Natural $11.99 each = $23.98

4 Dove Conditionter $3 each = 12.00

1 Physicians formula = $1.98

1 christmas waterglobe= $1.99

1 physicians formula= $2.48

1 physicians formula= $3.23

1 Nyquil = $4.99

4 covergirl $6.59 each =$26.36

1 pantene conditioner= $3

Total = $80.01

- covergirl bogo sale =$66.83

- 2 $5/25 = $56.83

- 2 $3/1 huggies $50.83

- $1 huggies vv $49.83

-4 $1.50 dove $43.83

- $2/1 pantene $41.83

-3 $5/1 pf $28.83

-7 $2/1 ra beauty $14.83

- $2/1 cold crt $12.83

- $1.50 nyquil $11.33

- $1 seasonal crt $10.33

- 4 $1/1 covergirl $6.33

- $2 q? cant figure that one? =$4.33 + $2.17 tax = $6.50 could have been $5.50 if i had another huggies vv coupon. One receipt was for $1.40 (could have beee .40) and the other was $5.10. I paid with $6.50 or my previous $8.05 rite aid rebate money leaving me $1.55 in ra rebates to use and I also qulify for another $7 in RITE AID rebates.

Free International Delight for Facebook Fans!

2009-12-26T16:50:00.000-05:00

Become a fan on facebook (first 100,000 fans) and get a coupon for free international delight.

http://www.facebook.com/InternationalDelight?v=app_206579079591

My 12/23 Rite Aid trip

2009-12-26T14:38:00.000-05:00

So i am loving Rite aid lately....heres what I got

1 Christmas Card

1 Huggies Pure and Natrual (2oct)

1 Glade Sense and Spray

2 24ct Tylenol 8hr

1 NYC lip gloss

1 Theraflu Warm Relief

Total $45.43

-minus $15.50 Wellness (store card) savings = $29.93

-minus $23.50 in coupons

1. $5/$25 Rite Aid video value coupon

2. .50/1 Rite Aid crt coupon for christmas card

3. .$3/1 Huggies Pure and Nautral Manuf. Coupon

4. $1/1 Huggies Rite Aid video Value coupon

5. (2) $2/1 Tylenol Manuf. Coupon

6. $3/1 Glade Sense and spray Manuf. Coupon

7. $1/1 Glade sense and spray Video Value coupon

8. $2/1 Rite Aid crt coupon for cosmetic item

9. $2/1 Rite Aid crt coupon for Cold medicine

10. $2/1Theraflu Coupon.

That brought my total down to $6.43 + .69c tax =$7.12 For 7 Items

I paid with my November rebate from (Had $15.19- $7.12 =$8.05 left to use)

So I infact didnt have to use "my" money.

I qualify for a $5 gift certificate from rite aid for the GOS program.

I also was able to get another $2/1 cold and cough crt...more free cold medicine!

I also was able to get another $1/1 Seasonal item....I now have three....great for christmas clearance!! Free stuff!!

I Know I have been MIA

2009-09-22T22:27:00.000-04:00

I will be back in the swing of things soon. I have just been super busy and tired and sick.

Freebie- Calender w/coupons from Nestle and Walmart

2009-08-14T19:24:00.001-04:00

Here is a great freebie that I came across. It is a calander for the new school year. It has $20 worth of coupons inside.

All You Challenge Complete

2009-08-14T10:46:00.000-04:00

wow, things in my household have been busy. As most of you know, the all you challenge now done. It was so much fun. I went through my receipts and my totals changed a little. The first week I had a coupld receipts in there, 1 being the Angel Food Box, that I thought were within the dates of the challenge, but they were not, maybe I should get my eyes checked...LOL. Anyway my totals are displayed in the sidebar. I was able to stay within the Amounts and found myself eating lots of my stockpile as well as picking healthier choices to eat. We didn't eat out like we usually do. I stoped in at McDonals once. We saved a lot of money by not eating out. Thanks all you for such a fun challenge. Time to send in the exit survey now.!!

Pad/Liner Giveaway

2009-07-29T19:34:00.000-04:00

I am doing my own giveaway. I have an over abundance of pad/liner samples.
I have:
2 Kotex (i think) think liners. 1 is short 1 is long
1 kotex Lightdays Long Liner
1 kotex ultra thin pad
2 Always Infinity Pads
2 Always infinity regular flow pads
1 Always pad with always clean wipe sample
2 Always Dri-Lineres

And they all come with pretty little .10c stickers LOL.
Now here is what you have to do to win!!
Write a comment on ways I can promote my Daycare business to draw in new customers!
The contest runs from 7/29/09 8:00pm EST time through 7/31/09 8:00pm EST time.
I will randomly pick a number using the random number generator on random.org.
You will then have 24hrs to contact me or I will pick a new winner.
Find me email here at MY PROFILE . Look at the top section under "ABOUT ME"

Good Luck!!

I'm an Oscar Mayer Lunchable House Party Host!!

2009-07-29T09:03:00.000-04:00

I was so excited to be selected as a host to the Oscar Mayer Lunchables House Party!!!! I couldn't confirm fast enough. You see, they pick finalists, and out of the finalists, only the first 1,000 to confirm actually make it. So they technically could pick 2,000 finalists but only the first 1,000 get in. Last time, I was picked to do the splenda house party, but because I had not checked my mail in a couple days, I didn't respond in time.....I was bummed!!

Anyway this is my second house party. My first ever house party was a maybelline/orville redenbacker house party. It was a blast! Getting to hang out with friends and family while trying out products for FREE is definitely on the top of my TO DO LIST!!

If you are not already signed up at houseparty.com do it now.

Here is the link:

Houseparty! This is the regular house party website

Houseparty21+ Not much is going on at this site yet

Some of the parties they have listed as being able to apply to or are coming soon are:

ESPN FANTASY FOODBALL DRAFT PARTY (APPLY NOW)

SOY JOY WHOLE BODY BENNEFITS HOUSE PARTY (APPLY NOW)

DO THE BARBIE DANCE HOUSE PARTY (APPLY NOW)

CANNON PICTURE PERFECT HOLIDAYS HOUSE PARTY (APPLY NOW)

BUMBLE BEE TUNA HOUSE PARTY (APPLY NOW)

HEALTHY LAUGHS HOUSE PARTY (APPLY NOW)

GREEN WORKS KIDS CLOTHING SWAP HOUSE PARTY (COMING SOON)

SARGENTO FINISHERS THE GREAT CREATE HOUSE PARTY (COMING SOON)

METABOLIFE LESS IS MORE HOUSE PARTY (COMING SOON)

I CAN'T BELIEVE ITS NOT BUTTER BETTER BAKE HOUSE PARTY (COMING SOON)

Thanks for reading!!

My wags trip 7/28

2009-07-28T18:33:00.000-04:00

Today i went over in hopes of using up some rainchecks from last weeks "school supply" sale but the only thing that was there was the folders for .09c. I ended up getting those, 4 minute-maid lemonades and some mentos gum (used raincheck).

I got:

6 mentos

4 lemonades

12 folders.

$12.02

-$12.00 coupons

Subtotal was .02

Tax was $1.02

Total spent was $1.04

My 7/26 CVS Trip

2009-07-28T18:09:00.000-04:00

I was pretty happy with my cvs trip on sunday. I had to be at the store by 9am just to get in on the deals so they were not gone before they got there. I didn't have to get any rainchecks this go round. The gum and snickers were free after coupons.

Heres what I got.

9 Snickers bars (need to get 3 more)

22 mentos

2 caliber filler papers (used raincheck)

2 paper mate pens (used raincheck)

1 cvs tampon

2 pilot easytouch pens

2 caliber composition books

2 caliber sticky notes

2 caliber pencil cases

2 caliber push pins

1 colgate total

1 1" binder (used raincheck)

2 24ct pencils (used raincheck)

2 gold emblem nuts

Total before coupons: $57.61

coupons used: $45.42

Subtotal: $12.19

Tax $3.21

Total spent $15.40

Back in ECB'S $34.79 a profit of $19.39 and after spending $1 more on the candy bars(after coupon) I will get back another $5 ecb

P & G Brandsaver Freebies

2009-07-28T18:06:00.000-04:00

I got an email today from the P & G Brandsaver website. They have some good samples and coupons to give away. Just go there to the Proctor and Gamble website.

Mail Call 7/27

2009-07-28T12:38:00.000-04:00

I received a free sample of Nature's Source today in the mail from Right@home Fulfillment center. Occasionally the S.C. Johnson website gives away freebies to the first 10,000 or 20,000 people to respond. It varies with each offer. Here is the current offer for ziploc .

Greenbeans from Garden

2009-07-27T22:15:00.000-04:00

I got these greenbeans out of my garden today. I hope to get 4 pint jars to can.

Total so far the week for all you challenge

2009-07-24T13:32:00.000-04:00

My total spent for this week so far is $88.29

I spent $78.29 at the foodland 7/21/09 buying meat, fruits, vegitables, grains, milk and juice.
I spent $10.00 at walgreens getting Cerial

I have $36.71 left to spend and plan on getting some deals this saturday at the foodland on some meat durign their saturday sale.

Looks like I will be spending most of my $125 next week at the foodland. Great 10 for $10 sales!!

My Wags trip 7/23

2009-07-23T21:55:00.000-04:00

Here is what I got today at walgreens. I think i counted right and got 108 items for $44.xx plus tax. Most of the stuff was school supplies. Here is the breakdown:

11 white posterboard .09c x 11= .99c

6 paper clips 100ct x .19c = $1.14

7 Rulers .19 x7 = $1.33

6 mechanical pencil .19 x 6 = $1.14

6 10ct pencils .29 x 6= $1.74

6 pencil cap eraser .29 x 6 = $1.74

7 kellogg mini wheats/little bites $2.50 x 7=$17.50-$7.50 coupons = $10 got $1RR

2 comet cleaner $1.19x2= $2.38- $1.38 wags coupon =$1/2

4 Penway binders .39 x 4= $1.55

9 scotch tape .39 x 9 =$3.51 - $3 coupons = .51 or .09c each

6 white glue .39c x 6= $2.33

3 Bic 5ct highliters .49 x 3= $1.46

3 kids 8ct craysons.49 x3 =$1.46

4 pencil box .49 x 4= $1.96

1 scotch 10ct envelope = .59c

4 Sharpeners .59 x 4= $2.35

1 Book cover .99 x1 =.99c

1 3 subject notebook = .99c

12 single pencils .09 x 12 = $1.08

2 Pencil Pouch.99c x 2= $1.98

3 Crayola 12ct color pencils .99 x3=$2.97

1 Pilot G2 pen $1 got 1 RR

3 Scissors $1.99 x 3= $5.96-$1.99(free) = $3.98

108 items for $44.82 = $3.21 tax

Viva Freebie Sample

2009-07-20T23:08:00.000-04:00

Here is another sample from Walmart. This time its a sample of the viva paper towel.

Goodnights Freebie Sample

2009-07-20T22:56:00.000-04:00

Here is another sample from walmart. This is a sample of Goodnights Underpants for older kids who have a betwetting problem. Always great to have on hand.

Playtex Freebie Sample

2009-07-20T22:47:00.000-04:00

Here is a great sample from walmart I am sure most women can use this sample as its a sample of Playtex Sport.

Mail Call 7/18

2009-07-20T22:22:00.000-04:00

This is the freebie that came in the mail on July 18th. The sample came through http://www.walmart.com/ I received
* one roll of Scott Extra Soft Double Roll
* one pack of 12ct scott naturals wipes
* one .50/1 coupon for the wipes
* one $1/1 coupon for a 12pk of the t.p.

My Menus for All You Challenge Week 2

2009-07-20T13:09:00.000-04:00

Well my goal is to cut down on my grocery bill even more while still maintaining a healthy meal for my family as well as the daycare children. Heres the menu:

Monday
Breakfast: Apple Jacks, Bananas, Glass of Milk
Early Snack: Poptart and Apple Juice
Lunch: Penne Pasta w/ spaghetti sauce and meatballs, Corn, Pears, Bread and Butter and Glass of milk
Afternoon Snack: Bagel w/ peanuttbutter and Cranberry Juice
Dinner: Roast beef cooked in the crock pot, Carrotts, Potatoes, Homemade Buiscuits and Glass of Milk
Late Snack: Pepperoni, Chedder cheese, Gourmet Crackers

Tuesday
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Mixed Fruit, Glass of milk
Early Snack: Bagelfuls and Apple Juice
Lunch: Sloppy Joes (Hamburger), Greenbeans, Applesauce, Hamburger buns and Glass of Milk
Afternoon snack: Tortiallas w/ Peanutbutter and Bananas
Dinner: Homemade Bean and Bacon Soup, peas, Apples, Homemade Fried dough and Glass of Milk
Late snack: Cheerios and Milk

Wednesday
Breakfast: Waffles, Strawberries and Milk
Early snack: Rice cakes and Apples Juice
Lunch: Hotdogs, cucumbers, Oranges, hotdog bun and glass of Milk
Afternoon snack: Blueberry Muffins and Glass of Milk
Dinner: Chicken Drumsticks, Mixed Vegitables, pineapple, Cresent Rolls and Glass of Milk
Late snack: Cinnamon and Sugar Buiscuits with Butter and Orange Juice

Thursday
Breakfast: Cocoa Crispies, watermelon and Glass of Milk
Early snack: Celery and Peanutbutter and Orange Juice
Lunch: French Toast, Brown/serve Sausage, Canaloupe, salad and Glass of Milk
Afternoon snack: French Breakfast Puffs (A muffin) and Glass of Milk
Dinner: Steaks w/peppers & Onions, grapes, Broccoli, Wheat Bread, Glass of Milk
Late snack: Banana Muffins and Apple Juice

Friday
Breakfast: Pancakes, Applesauce and Glass of Milk
Early snack: Grahm Crackers, Kiwi and Glass of Milk
Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Ramen Noodles, Carrott sticks w/ranch, Peaches and Glass of Milk
Afternoon snack: Peanutbutter and Jelly sandwhich on Wheat bread, Apples and Glass of Milk
Dinner: Italian Sausage, Fried Potatoes, Mixed Fruit, white bread, Glass of Milk
Late snack: Life Cereal w/milk and Grape Juice

Saturday
Breakfast: Oatmeal, applesauce and Glass of Milk
Early snack: Cereal Bars and Glass of Milk
Lunch: Chicken Patties ,Salad, Oranges, Hamburger Bun and Glass of Milk
Afternoon snack: Cheeze nips , Raisins and Grape Juice
Dinner: Tacos (Hamburger), Peppers, Strawberries, Tortillas and Glass of Milk
Late snack: Frosted Mini Wheats and Glass of Milk

Sunday
Breakfast: Oatmeal squares cereal, Grapes and Glass of Milk
Early snack: Chex Mix and Cranberry Juice
Lunch: Hamburger Meatloaf, Peas, Watermelon, Whole grain bread, Glass of Milk
Afternoon snack: Bagel with Peanuttbutter and Glass of Milk
Dinner: Ham, Potatoes w/gravy, stuffing, Greenbeans, baked beans and Glass of milk
Late snack: Strawberry Muffins and Grape Juice

I am hoping to only spend Between $85 and $90 for this week. I would be spending less if I had WIC checks to use but my new set doesnt start untill Sunday, which is at the end of my Menu. There is some good meat on sale that I want to buy for my meals next week. There are only 1 thing I have coupons for and thats the salad. I can get if for .50c a bag after coupon. So hopefully I will come out of this week with $35 left over.

Starbucks Ice Cream Review

2009-07-19T22:45:00.001-04:00

I had the pleasure of getting some cheap starbucks Icecream at walmart. It was .50c after coupons. Anyway we got 4 kinds.

Hot Chocolate **Rating is 4/5 stars. Tasted just like chocolate icecream to me.

Coffee **Rating is 3/5 stars. WOW very strong tasting.

Mocha Frappacino **5/5 stars Yummy, I loved it!

Java Chip Frappacino **Not yet rated...I will get back to this one.

Caramel Machhiato ** Didn't buy this time around :(

I like that packaging for all of the icecream, Very attractive! I have to say I was very happy to get starbucks for so cheap.

cvs trip 7/19

2009-07-19T19:40:00.000-04:00

They were pretty much out of everything i wanted. I needed rainchecks for the pens, pencils, binders, and filler paper. I was able to get the 2 memo books, clearisil i had a raincheck for some bandaids the dh thought he needed and the cvs panitliners.

Heres whow it went.

bandaids- $3.29

Memo- $1.98

Clearasil- $3.99

cvs liners- .89

Swiffer fill- $3.99

TOTAL: $14.14- $1ecb-$1 bandaid coupon= $12.14 plus tax earned $6.87ecbs

Dollar General Trip 7/18

2009-07-19T19:33:00.000-04:00

Here I was able to get 15 degree deoderant for free useint the $1/1 degree. The deoderant was $1. I got the Sani-hands for $1.75. They were the 50ct $2.75-$1/1 coupon = $1.75, and i got 3 electrosol for .50c each, they were $3- $2.50 coupon so I spent $6.75 plus tax.

Broccoli from Garden

2009-07-19T19:21:00.000-04:00

I was happy to be able to pick this from my garden. Yummy broccoli to eat and I didn't have to pay a dime for it!

My 7/19 Family $$ Haul

2009-07-19T19:13:00.000-04:00

Here I was able to get 7 reach toothbrushes and 9 boxes of the purina kitten chow for free. All I paid was $1.82 for the tax. The coupons used were the free purina coupons and the $1/1 reach toothbrush coupons.

My 7/19 Walmart Haul

2009-07-19T18:44:00.000-04:00

Today was a good shopping day! I only spent $1.99 at walmart. $1.04 was the subtotal and .94c was tax. I got:

50 x .97 first aid kits =48.50 used $1/1 didnt exclude trial

8 x .58 ortega seasoning= 4.64 usded $1/2

5 x .58 Mighty dog = 2.90 used FREES charged for xtra one

7 x $1 reach floss = $7 Used $1/1

4 x $2.50 starbucks icecream= $10 Used $2/1

1 X .86 ball needle=.86c no coupon

1 x $1.14 bag of ice = $1.14

TOTAL: $75.04

- coupons $74.00 = $1.04 +.95c tax = $1.99

I will be adding in $2.64 for the all you you challenge.

Updated all you total for week 1

2009-07-18T19:05:00.000-04:00

My total for week 1 so far is 99.84. I plan on spending the last $25.16 on things I know I will need throughout the week or on a really good sale item.

All you challenge dinner for 7/18

2009-07-18T17:04:00.000-04:00

Well we did pretty well on tonights dinner. We spent a grand total of $2.12 for the whole family to eat, thats .42c per person. We ate the chicken stirfry from angel food ministires, canned pineapple, chedder cheese, and bread and butter, we got all of your food groups in and had 415 calories on our plate (only 150 were fat calories). The only thing not included in here is the milk we drank, but we get that free from wic as well, so didnt have to pay for that either. This challenge has been fun so far! The picture included with this post is the chicken stirfry we had for dinner.

My angel food ministries box

2009-07-18T13:57:00.001-04:00

Well I went and picked up my box today and was very impressed. I just know I am going to make all my dinners and lunches as well as a few brekfasts over the next 4 or 5 days with what I got. It's supposed to feed a family of 4 for a whole week, But because I have a family of 5 plus an in in home daycare, it wont stretch quite that far. One of the prodcuts we received was a chicken stirfry dinner and thats what we will be having for dinner. We also received a $5off coupon when we were finished picking up our food. Can't wait to do this again.

Windex Oudoor All-in-One through Bzzagent

2009-07-18T09:35:00.000-04:00

I received a bzzkit from bzzagent....quite some time ago...but I am just getting back in the swing of things...Anyway I received the "Windex Outdoor All-in-One". I have to say I LOVE IT. I really dread doing windows and I am afraid of heights as well, so anything that lets me stay closer to the ground gets reps from me. This thing is so easy to use. All you do is wet the windows with your hose, scrub witht he scrubber, which pretty much looks like a mop, then you rinse with the hose and it drys streak free. I have to give this products five stars out of five. I really couldn't find anything that I didn't like about the Windex Outdoor All-in-One. Remember if your not a bzzagent you could be, just go here, http://www.bzzagent.com/ !

My score at Walmart

2009-07-17T22:25:00.000-04:00

I just had to stop into walmart tonight and use those $5/1 Didj games Internet printable coupons. My walmart had them on clearance for $7.50, down from $29.95. They had 2 different games but one was ringing up at $15.00. So I decided to get 2 games. I figure I can sell them, both, since i don't have this system, and make a profit on them. I only spent $5.00 for 2 games that were normally $58.90 total. I got the Fosters home for imaginary freinds.

1 way to save on grocerys-Angel Food Ministries

2009-07-16T12:02:00.001-04:00

I was very happy to find a sweet deal while attending a "Free Yardsale" Its through Angel Food Ministries which I have heard mentioned on Hotcouponworld before. I am getting what they call the convenience box for only $20. It is usually $30 but they were handing out $10 off coupons. So here is what I am getting for only $20.

1.5 lb New York Strip Steaks
1.5 lb Boneless Pork Roast
1.5 lb Lean ground beef
1 lb Chicken Breast Fajita
2 lb Chicken stirfry skillett meal
12oz deli sliced ham
5oz chunk light tuna in water
25oz pasta sauce
1lb pasta
1lb frozen sliced carrotts
12ct white corn tortillas
4ct fresh large baking potatoes
1 fresh fajita veggie kit
1 ct Fresh cello-wrapped celery
32oz 2% shelf stable milk
1 dozen eggs
1 dessert

Thats 17 items for $20 Or $1.18 for each item. I can get a lot of meals out of that, probably about 5 or 6 days worth. So for i am feeding my family many healthy meals for less. I will be picking this up saturday and add it in for my total on the 18th.

My All You Grocery Ghallenge Guidlines

2009-07-16T11:47:00.000-04:00

I already serve healthy meals in my home. My family eats 6 times a day. Breakfast, snack, Lunch, snack, Dinner and snack.

For Breakfast we have: Milk, fruit or veggie or 100% Juice, cerial or bread (we can add any other food group we would like such as meat)

For Lunch and Dinner we have: Milk, Meat or meat alternate (such as yogurt), 2 fruits and/or vegitables, Grain and of course we can add anything extra we like.

For snack time we serve:2 of the 4 groups; Milk, Fruit/veggie/100% juice, Grain, Meat or meat alternate.

Now we don't only eat ALL HEALTHY items. We are normal, we eat chips, cookies and such. I like to give treats to my kids. For this challange we are going to try to cut down on the number of non-healthy items we buy. It doesn't really serve a purpose other than to pleasure our taste buds or to reward for good behavior. I can substitute non food items as rewards. I just have to say, I can't wait to see what my totals are at the end of Week 1.

The All You Grocery Challenge

2009-07-16T11:36:00.000-04:00

On July 10th I signed up for the All You grocery challenge at the All you website.

http://www.allyou.com/general/grocery-challenge-rules-00400000050247/

The goal is to spend $25 per household member whos is not under the age of 1. This is strictly on food. No hba. You also need to have some creativity on how you save money as well as have healthy meals. The winner gets a $1,000 grocery card as well as a years supply of the Knorr side dishes.

Since I have 5 people in my household, my goal is to spend under $125 a week. I will be posting what I have purchased as well as how i saved and what healthy meals i have made for my family.

Good luck to all who have entered.

I am still here!!

2009-06-23T13:45:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am in fact still here. I have just been so busy lately and there isnt much time to shop. I am preparing my daycare for the end of the school year. I will have more kids here more of the time....Sometimes I just get so wore out that when I finally make it to Sunday...my shopping day, I am too tired to look for the deals and go shopping. I do hope to be posting more soon though.

Dollar General trip 5/17

2009-05-17T22:15:00.000-04:00

20 boxes bandaids $1 each used $1/1 coupon so FREE

4 boxes Electrasol $3 each used $2.50/1 coupon so .50c each

Spent 2.00 + some change for tax.

Walmart trip on 5/17

2009-05-17T21:53:00.000-04:00

73 McCormich Seasoning blends .50c, .97c and 1.00 Used $1/1 so FREE w/ overage.
4 degree men and women deoderant .97c used 1/1 so FREE w/overage.
5 0r 7 Johonson buddies (cant remember) .97c used $1/1 so FREE w/overage.

2 snuggle fabric softener $1.85 use 1/1 ip so .85c each
10 sure mens deoderant $1.87 used $1.50/1 so .37c each.
3 Johnons baby lotion/wash $2.17 used $2/1 so .17c each.
4 Kraft Bagelfulls $1.88 used $1/1 so .88c each.

4 Kraft Dressing $1.58 used $1.50/1 so .08c each

1 Kraft bbq sauce.98c used 1/1 ip so FREE
1 Kashi frozen entree $2.88 i think, used a freebie coupon so FREE
1 Shick disposable $1.97 used $2/1 so FREE
3 Right guard deoderant $2 used 1/1 so $1 each
17 Axe bodywash .97c used $1/1 so FREE
3 crystal light 1.98 to $2.87 used $$2/2 ip and free wyb ip$1.98

I spent $12.xx $5.xx something was tax so not too bad.

Trip To Giant

2009-04-23T13:57:00.000-04:00

Heres what I got

Bottom round roast $1.98lb got 4.58lbs For $9.06
Boneless Chicken Breat $1.58lb got 7.66lbs for $$12.11
Bananas $.38lb got 5.05lbs for $1.92
Dole salad bagged $.88c each got 2 so paid $1.76
12 Boxes of Kellogg cereal $1.88each - $1/1 coupons =$10.56
17 cans of cambells soup .50c each and 2 for .10c each = $4.70
(Used 4 $1/5 coupons and 1 .40c/2...only had 1)
26 powerades $1 each - 2free coupons and 12 .75/2 = 12.00

Totol should have been $52.11 But 1 of my kellogg cereal coupons didnt get swiped, which would have brought the total to $53.11 but for some odd reason my receipt says..$47.11, Ghostly savings??? so anywho....For $47.11 i got 26 powerades, 17 soups, 12 boxes of cerial, 2 bags of salad, 5lbs of nanners, and 12.24lbs of meat!!

Walgreens "Earthday" Trip

2009-04-23T13:20:00.000-04:00

Well I have to say that this trip went really well. Here is what I got:

I did 3 transactions:

2 Bayer meters $14.99- $14.99coupon = FREE * got 2 free crest cats
1 Walgreens bag $.79 - $.79 coupon = FREE
2 Crest Pro Health w/Rinse $7.30 -$7.30 coupons = FREE
1 Tums Dual Action $6.79- $3.00 coupon = $3.79 * got $3rr
1 Chapstick Naturals =$1.69 *got $2rr
1 Act mouth wash $2.54 - $1.00 coupon = $1.54
1 Skintimate cream = $2.54 *got $3rr
2 Naturevally granola bar $3.40 - $1.00 coupon = $2.40/2
1 Wags plastic forks = $.40
1 Wags Paper Plates = $.79
4 Reach Floss $$6.08 -$2.72 wags coupon - $4.00mq =.64mm
Total was 12.51 + $1.13 tax = $13.64 Used $11.50 in RR
Paid $2.14 in cash...Too bad i didnt have a $1rr..hehe
And I got back 8rr and 2 free toothpaste coupons, and now I will have enought to submit for the $5wags rebate plust 10% on card so i definetly made a profit today.

Earthday Freebies

2009-04-22T14:21:00.000-04:00

Earthday has been a blast! Me, my mother and a friend decided to go to walgreens today so we could use the Free reusable bag coupons as well as get a 15% discount on non wag items and a 20% discount on wag items.

Go here to get yours!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OAEtC4x0Dls/Se6OF-Pq0zI/AAAAAAAAAbY/zAQT7f5QbQQ/s1600-h/walgreens+bag.jpg

Also here are a few more earthday freebies:
Aveeno (For the first 1,000 to respond) https://www.aveeno.com/jubilance;jsessionid=zsm55lNnC9c0G4dteTVjdlvI6pw
Reynolds Wrap Recycled aluminum foil rebate
http://www.reynoldsrecycled.com/print-rebate.html

Disney Store: Bring three plastic water bottles into a Disney Store today and walk out with surprise a free gift...widely rumored to be the an adorable eco-friendly Mickey tote bag.

Wegman's: On Saturday, April 25th Wegman’s is giving away a free shopping tote to anyone turning in plastic shopping bags.

Have a happy earth day!

Glade sense and spray

2009-04-20T14:11:00.001-04:00

I have to say, I was sceptical at first. To me this looked like just an ordinary airfreshener. I didn't think I was going to be impressed at all. Well I am. This Glade sense and spray only sprays when there is some kind of motion. Not like the other ones that spray all the time. I like this because it saves me money because I am not constantly buying refills. This product actually only sprays when I need it too. So the glade sense and spray gets 4 out of 5 stars.

****( I love it, but i think these things could use some "designs"

Im getting kind of tired just looking at plain white air fresheners.

~~Katrina~~

My 4/17 trip

2009-04-20T13:23:00.000-04:00

I went to walgreens and Rite aid on April 17th....(I know I still need to post my 2nd kmart doubles trip, Im just so busy)

Heres what I got at walgreens

TRANSACTION 1
1 Bayer Glucose Meter $14.99
2 One A day Womens packets $2.98
2 Mentos Gum $2.00
1 Chapsticks Naturals $1.99
1 Colgate Max Toothbrush $3.29
1 Fiber Choice $2.49
4 Sunsilk (clearanced) $4.36
2 Physicians Formula $16.28
1 Scrunci $2.00
2 Vaseline $5.22
TOTAL $55.60
Coupons used
1 Bayer Meter -$14.99
1 One a day coupon -$4/2
2 Mentos gum -$1/1 x 2 ($2)
2 Sunsilk -$2/2 x 2 ($4)
2 Phys. Form. Organ. -$5/1 x 2 ($10)
2 Vasaline -$1/1 x 2 ($2)
2 RR - $6.50
Total Coupons Used $43.49

Total oop = $12.11 Total rr received $16 & Free crest catalina
and Using $9.58 Unilever products for Unilever/Ham rebate
Getting back $1.49 for One a day for wags rebate. So I profited

TRANSACTION 2
1 Bayer meter $14.99 - coupons =$0 oop and Got free Crest Catalina

Rite aid Trip
1 Scrubbing Bubbles Shower $12.99
1 Swiffer Dry Cloth $3.99
4 Loreal Tru Match Concealer $17.90
TOTAL $$34.88

Coupons Used
1 $5/$25 -$5
1 Scrubbing Bubbles -$7
4 Loreal $2/1 coupons -$8
Total q's used =$20

Total oop = $14.88
Gettin back $10.00 in riteaid rebates

THANKS FOR READING!!!

Kmart doubles trip 3/25

2009-04-04T09:53:00.000-04:00

I have to say, this kmart doubles event went a lot better than the last one. I had to go twice because it just went so well.

Here is what I got the first round:

10 suave bodywash ($2x 10 = 20 - $12q's =$8 or .80c each

(casheir miscounted i went back thought i had 8 to get # 9 for the coupon)

4 secret flawless (4x $4.99 = 19.96 -$16q's = $3.96 or .99c each)

4 degree girl (4x $2.59 = $10.36 - $8q's = $2.36 or .59c each)

3 rolaids 3rollpk (3x $1.99 = $5.97 - $5.97 q's = FREE)

4 KY mist 10oz (4x $3.29 = $13.16 - $13.16q's = FREE)

2 Bandaid (2x $2.19 = $4.38 - $4q's = .38c or .19c each)

2 Bandaid (2x $2.49 =$4.98 - $4q's = .98c or .49c each)

1 Breifs for son ($5.79 - $2q's = $3.79)

2 Lysol toilet ( 2x $2 = $4 - $2q's = $2 or $1 each)

4 Natural Source (4x $2.50 each =$10 - $8q's = $2 or .50c each)

3 Renuzit spray (3x $2.49 = $7.47 -$6q's = $1.47 or .49c each)

1 Renuzit Pearl ($2.79 - $2q's = .79c)

4 softscrub sponge (4x $2.79 = 11.16 - $10q's = $1.16 or .29c each)

4 dentyne gum (4x $2.34 each= $9.34- $8q's = $1.34 or .34 each)

4 Fiber one bars (4x $2.50= $10 - $10q's = FREE)

6 GM cerial (6x $2 = $12 -$10q's= $2 or .33c each)

2 Swiffer Refill (2x $3.49= $6.98 - $2q's= $4.98 or $2.49 each)(needed these)

4 Celestial tea (4x $2 = $8 - $8q's = FREE)

4 Powerade (4x $1 = $4 - $3 qs= $1 or .25c each)

4 Powerade (4x .79c = $3.16 - $3q's = .16c or .04c each)

SOOOOOO Total spent was $44.51 ($6.26 was tax)

PLUS I got $10 back in catalinas. Also I am saving my recipts for this rebate

http://www.glamalert.com/kmart/index.html

For every $50 you spend at kmart between 3/10 and 4/30 you get a $25 gc (While supplies last)

Savings was $180.45 Bought 73 items so...roughly .61 for each item

Gonna go post round 2 now!

Been so busy

2009-03-21T08:15:00.000-04:00

Sorry I have not posted much. Just been so busy. I have been couponing and reviewing, but with running my daycare seven days a week and from 7:30am to 9:00pm, it doesn't leave much "me time". I am also a nervous wreck right now, I just recieved a call from my Dr. I had been having terrible heartburn, so they did an ultrasound, to check for gallstones. I guess heartburn is a something that can be caused by that? Anyway, they found what appears to be a mass on my liver. So now I have to go get more testing done. I really really hope everything turns out well. And I will take the time to post my finds more. Thanks for reading.

why do I love hotcouponworld?

2009-02-27T12:58:00.000-05:00

I love this site because......it saves me money, gives me a hobby, allows me to help others, connects me with other people like myself...giving me the opportunity to make friends, shows me how to get toilet paper cheap enough so I am able to store it in my launderyroom in front of the window and use it for insulation, heck I could even take all the shampoo i get, fill my bathtub up with it and take a shampoo bath and still have some left over, but I wont do that...Ahhh good times at http://www.hotcouponworld.com/ ......I love you guys!

Wheat Thins

2009-02-20T13:40:00.001-05:00

I recently had the chance to try out some Wheat Thins for a company. I personally enjoy the prodcut. It could be store brand or the real deal. But I must say, after trying out the actualy thing and taking to the time to think about it, the Wheat Thins are actually a lot better than the store brand version. They have the right crips, taste and saltiness. A+++++ Wheat Thins!

My Trip to Wal-mart on 2/15

2009-02-16T14:20:00.000-05:00

My trip to Walmart was pretty fun on sunday.

Even though all coupons were checked over by 2 people, just to make sure I wasnt't stealing from them and uneasy people in line behind me were getting irritated, it was good.

Here is what I got: (Some Items didn't make it all the way home, they were given away, so they are not pictured)

1. Ortega seasoning, 8 packages (Price .47c used $1/2)FREE
2. Chapstick, gum, and clearanced heart candy (no coupons used)
3. Starkist Pouch, 4 packets (Price.98c used $1/1)FREE
4. Wellpatches, 8 (Price .97c used $1/1)FREE
5. Buddy Bars, 6 (Price .97c used $1/1)FREE
6. Huggies Cleanteam, 2 (Price $1.64 used $1/1) .64c each
7. Kashi Bars, 4 (Price $2.50 used $2/1) .50c each
8. Beechnut Lets Grow, 16 not pictured (Price $1.06 used $1/1) .06c each
9. Head and Shoulders, 5 (Price .97c used $1/1)FREE
10. V-8 Splash, 6 (Price $1.98 used $1/1) .98c each
11. Purina-1 dog food, 4 not pictured (Price $1.27 each, used free q) FREE
12. Tucks, 5 (Price $2.64, used $3/1)FREE
13. Shick Disposable, 4 (Price $1.97, used $2/1)FREE
14. Rolaids, 35 (Price $1.57, used up to $4/2)Free
15. Rolaids, 1 softchew (Price $2.62)Paid .14c after using $4/2

Total OOP: $21.10 = $17.88 + $3.22 Tax. For 111 items. Going to check the receipt now, oop seems a little high. YUP! They overcharged my by $3.14!

Healthy Ones Givaway on This Full House

2009-02-14T08:41:00.000-05:00

Here is a pretty neat giveaway that I have entered myself. Its your chance to win 2 coupons for free healthy ones products and a reusable insulated lunch bag from BYO. Heres the linky:

http://www.thisfullhouse.com/reviews/2009/02/tips-on-saving-money-by-packing-lunches-healthy-ones-giveaway.html

Free Sample Lysol Power Toilet Cleaner

2009-02-10T21:45:00.000-05:00

Heres a pretty neat sample that I think you will all enjoy.

http://www.babykat.com/pub_off.php

I can't wait to try it!!

FREE COFFEE MATE

2009-02-10T13:45:00.000-05:00

Thanks to my friend Sherry.....I got 70 free coffee mate.
She informed me of a sale at Giant. They were clearanceing out the Holiday flavros at .50c each.
I used 35 $1/2 coupons and got them all FREE!
I just love coupons! Needless to say, now my freezer is full of creamer. LOL.

Contests!!!

2009-02-06T12:26:00.000-05:00

Everyone loves entering contests don't they? Well if you do, then you need to visit www.contestgirl.com. This site is sooooo cool! She is putting new contest on her site daily. The contests she finds and puts on her site range from single entry, daily, weekly, monthly, and "odd" entry contests. She has nearly 2,000 contests on there most of the time. You should check out her "what I've one" section, shes one more one ipod, a couple x-boxes, as well as trips, cash and many other things. So go on, get lucky, and become a winner at contestgirl!

Free Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix Sample

2009-02-05T22:25:00.001-05:00

Mmm.....Chocolate chex mix, if you want a free sample just go here

http://freesamplechexselect.bettycrocker.com/BCChexMix/Default.aspx?source=697

BzzAgent

2009-02-05T20:56:00.000-05:00

Your probably wondering, what is a BzzAagent? Well its pretty awesome! As a BzzAgent, you'll get to:
Discover and try new products and services (most often for free)
Spread sincere word of mouth about them
Have your opinions influence some of the biggest companies and brands around
This site has a pretty neat way of working. You start out at the bottom of the beehive and the more you interact with the site, by doing polls, surveys (to qualify for campaigns), doing campaigns (which is their way of saying, to test products), and talking in the frogpond. The more you work your way up, the better chance you have of being asked to participate in a campaign.
I have had the chance to test 3 items from them. Clean and Clear Soft, Pledge Multisurface and Covergirl Lipstain.
Check my post here for an updated list of things I have tested out :UPDATEThese things are not samples either, its the real thing. So have I got your attention? Just sign up here at:
http://www.bzzagent.com/signup/NewAgentSignup.do Tell 'em kimandkathess sent ya!

I really hope you enjoy this site, because I do!

Testing Panels

2009-02-05T19:47:00.000-05:00

Testing panels and surveys are a fun way to give your opinion and to get compensated either with points, cash incentvies, or the product they ask you to review. It can be anything from Facewipes to wheatthins. I will be making a list of some good panels and survey sites I have found throughout my many searches. Stay tuned.....

Giveaways

2009-01-27T14:01:00.000-05:00

The spot is currently a work in progress, when giveaways become available there will be more information found here. Thanks!

Katrina

Our Reviewing Guidelines

2009-01-27T13:55:00.000-05:00

First of all we want to thank Liz at thisfullhouse for all her help. Thank you.
We have always enjoyed letting others know our personal opinion. People come to us a lot for our help and recommendation. So to be able to try a product and give our opinion about all aspects of it is something we all really enjoy. Writing is one of my favorite pastimes and to be able to help others, both consumers and companies, through my writing gives me a great sense of accomplishment.
At "The Frugal Blogger of WNY" We talk about a number of things, including our opinions on stuff. I am always looking to write about stuff not only my family would like but others families as well. People are always looking to make their lives easier and more enjoyable so for me to be able to help them along the way great.
To have the opportunity to work closely with the companies, and try new products and services is a great honor. Companies not only need an opinion on a new product or service but the need to market their items to a range of people. Our family really appreciates your interest in getting our feedback.
It is our mission to provide both the consumer and company with honest feedback.
Please remember these things when you consider sending us your product:
*All queries should be sent to kimandkathess at) yahoo (dot) com.
* Upon receipt of your email, we will notify you within 1-4 business days of our interest to review your product and/or service and provide you with where to send us your stuff.
*Please include all useful information. For instance the retail value, what one might expect to pay for it in a store. Also include press material and hardware information. Please also include a name and number of someone to contact in case there is a problem that needs addressed.
*All products received become the property of The Frugal Blogger of WNY.
*We do not charge a fee for our reviews.
*We are willing to review products/services that would be of interest to real people and real families.
*Product samples (if applicable) are always welcome. If I am able to hand out samples to friends, family and neighbors, you will get more exposure on your product.
*Sponsorship of giveaways is always welcome. It is a great way for you to increase your exposure of a product/service.
*Once the giveaway deadline has passed I will send you the winners name and address so you can provide shipping arrangements. So please provide me with an email so I may contact you.
*Please take a look here to learn more about our family.

Here are a few more things I would like you to know about our reviewing policy:
This is my personal blog. I write it and I edit it. We do not accept any form of cash advertising, or paid topic insertions for our articles and reviews. Our reviews are honest and truthful.
However, we will and do accept and keep free products, services, travel, event tickets, and other forms of compensation from companies and organizations.
The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made in The Frugal Blogger of WNY.
The views and opinions expressed on The Frugal Blogger of WNY are purely the blog owners. We will only endorse products that we believe to be worthy of endorsing. Any other information such as statistics should be acquired by contacting the manufacturer.
We look forward to working with you!
*You can contact me at kimandkathess (at) yahoo (dot) com with any questions or comments. And please NO SPAM.

Free crest whitestrip sample from walmart

2009-01-27T08:35:00.000-05:00

I thought this was a great freebie. Walmart is always giving away great free samples. Here is the link:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid65100.aspx

Enjoy!